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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.18, 1,259.96 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.18, 1,259.96 and 292.26 is: 438.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.18 : 1,259.96 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.18/1,259.96 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.18x = 1,259.96 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.18x = 368,234.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,234.45/840.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.28

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